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CONNECTICUT MONEY: US economy stronger than predicted
Growth in the U. S. economy was stronger than expected in the third quarter, and most forecasts call for continued solid growth in 2020, although at a slower pace than 2018-2019. The nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a rate of 1.9 percent in the third quarter, down slightly from 2 percent in the second quar
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10 pandemic-related challenges likely to plague employers for foreseeable future
While employees and employers alike have been eager (for months now) to get back to work as it used to be, the reality is that the workplace has changed — and possibly for the long term. Speculation abounds that this "new normal" will persist until there is a widely available and effective vaccine. This leaves employer
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6 tips for building a strong social media community that small businesses can use to drive sales
Social media marketing is an important part of building a customer base and generating sales, but for some small businesses, it can feel daunting to stand out in an overcrowded space. At Mastercard's first Small Business Summit, one panel of women with a variety of experience in content creation and marketing discussed
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Is Everything You Thought You Knew About Marketing a Global Business Wrong?
Are you a small business owner? Do you hope to take your business beyond your country’s borders? If the answer to those two questions was yes, keep reading this article to learn what you need to know about marketing a global business. Some of the topics covered might surprise you. Is everything you thought you knew abo
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Take Ownership of the Customer Experience
geralt / Pixabay I recently visited the website of a prominent sports apparel business to order some expensive Adidas for my 16-year-old. I’m a busy, working mom and have fully embraced all the advantages online shopping can offer. Over the past 10 years, I’ve probably spent thousands of dollars with this business and
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Why Hospitals Without Robust Revenue Cycle Support are Losing Millions
A frequent knock on electronic health records (EHRs) has been that they’re just glorified billing systems that fail to provide enough clinical
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4 Ways To Minimize Career Risk In A Market Downturn
How do you move forward with a career change given the emotional and mental health issues during this pandemic and economic downturn? This is probably
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5 Steps to Take Before You Apply for Cyberinsurance
Avoid missteps that can impact your coverage and premiums. Cybersecurity is a critical issue for businesses of all sizes. Partly this is because of
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6 Ways to Protect Your Business Finances
Anyone managing small business knows the importance of managing the finances with close attention. Failure to do so can put you in hot water very quickly. Small businesses do not have financial cushion like their large counterparts. They are working on a shoestring budget and any hiccups in the cash flow will show up i
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7 Ways To Be More Responsive To Your Customers
By Rieva Lesonsky It’s no secret that consumers and businesses customers alike are becoming more impatient and more demanding. Customers expect businesses to respond to them quickly, if not immediately—and it’s putting a lot of pressure on small businesses. Here’s a closer look at what customers expect from businesses,